Sarah B
2nd Year Dancer
Hometown: Washington
Age: 20
High School: Washington Community High School
College and Major: ICC, then Bradley or ISU - Fashion Merchandising, Marketing
Occupation: Dance teacher and retail worker
Hobbies: Being with friends and family, being outdoors, horseback riding, dancing!
Dance and Cheerleading Experience: Washington Dance Academy 13 years, WCHS Cheerleading 2 years, WCHS Dance Team 3 years, Water Street Dance Company 4 years (Competition team), Peoria Pirates Black Pearls 2 years
What would you like to be doing in 5 years? Having a great fashion career and starting my life
Sarah’s favorites…
Food: Mac and Cheese
TV Show: The Office
Movie: I like all movies
Song: Don’t have one!
Music Artist: I like all kinds of music
Restaurant: Chilis
Place to shop: Oh jeesh…Forever 21, boutique shops
Style of dance: I love all kinds of dance, but if I had to pick, jazz, musical theater, and lyrical would be my favorites.
Three words that describe me: Hard working, Patient, Upbeat
Most people don’t know this about me: I had to have jaw surgery and had my mouth wired shut for 2 weeks.
Celebrity Dream Date: Well, I’m not really into the whole celebrity thing, but if I had to pick…Zac Effron
Most famous person I have ever met: Lee Ann Rimes
Greatest accomplishment to date: WCHS Dance Team placing 5th at state in Double AA kick
Dream Vacation Spot: Hawaii
Favorite Thing You Own: My shoes
I’m happiest when: I’m with my family and friends
Best advice or quote: “Nobody cares if you can’t dance well, just get up and dance”
Best advice you could give young children who aspire to be a professional cheerleader or dancer? Keep taking dance lessons and improving your technique! Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there when you dance, that’s what dancing is about.
Pregame ritual: Taking forever to get ready after practice on the field
Best thing about being a Black Pearl: Getting to dance
A message to Pirates fans: Come to the games!
